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Tips for preparing for UGC NET:
Take time
If you are planning to appear for the UGC NET examination, the idea is to spend time on your preparation. It is advised you spend quality time on your preparation and also regular amounts of time. You will be required to be regular on the time that you take out for preparation. Most experts will advice you somewhere between three to six months for preparing for the test. Familiarize yourself
Over the next some months you should be able to clearly know things for what they are as far as the syllabus for the test is concerned. You should channel your preparation on the topics in the syllabus and thus plan accordingly. If you start your preparation well ahead in time then there will not be any need to skip a topic. Prioritize
Out of the three sections in the paper, two will be on a topic of your choice while the other is a common paper which is to test you on aptitude and general awareness. While it is necessary for you to score well in the paper from your subjects, remember that if you do not clear the first paper you will not be able to clear the NET as well. So give priority to all three and spend and plan time in preparation accordingly. Notes
Although this is not the case with only this test, taking and making your own notes will take you a long way. Get into the practice of making your own notes; this will make a huge difference when you will revise.

English is a life skill and rich English speaking, vocabulary and writing skills make a person to excel in the long run, so it is imperative to prepare and learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases and creativity to make yourself visible among the general crowd. I will put forward some really effective ways to develop English skills not only for Government sector exams preparation but also for all other purposes. It's a vital soft skill to have. First and foremost, start reading a good newspaper. The Hindu would be my BET and if you are interested in finance, awesome to get your eyes and mind on Financial Express or Business Line. It will improve your English grammar, vocabulary, creative skills and general awareness. Reading a newspaper will give you hints about how you can put forward your views and which are the phrases in use currently. Believe me 1020 % or more of your English preparation is done for Competitions. You will say I am kidding! Right? Wrong! We usually do not understand this fact because we do not normally read newspapers. Buy a good standard English book and always keep it at your disposal. I would suggest book by S. P Bakshi which is a complete guide for English asked in all competitive exams. It has sufficient practice questions. If not more, start practicing or reading the chapters for 30 minutes. Make some quick notes of rules mentioned. These general English rules will make you able to solve 7080 % questions based on them. Make notes and revise daily and practice questions based on rules. Generally questions of type Find Error come in this category. Buy a pocket dictionary. Oxford or Longman is good. Keep it with you while reading newspaper. You will be surprised to find out the improvement in your vocabulary skills in just a month. This will help you do Antonym, Synonym, reading comprehension, one word type questions either directly or indirectly. Now a bit unconventional, Make a chart of all English rules and paste it on a wall in your study room. You can revise them even while having your food. Similarly for Direct-Indirect narration, Active- Passive rules, difficult vocabulary, Phrasal verbs, Idioms etc.